GPS & mobile mapping.

2005 BUYER'S GUIDE

GPS & MOBILE MAPPING

Many businesses can benefit from the mapping, routing, tracking, and
demographic information GPS devices and software can provide. Some of
the products in this category are self-contained handhelds designed
specifically for GPS. Others are add-on GPS receivers and software for
your PDA or laptop. Still others are software applications for
collecting geographic data and putting it to use in your business for
smarter marketing or more efficient routing of field personnel.

                                  DESCRIPTION

ALK CoPilot Live Smartphone

ALK Technologies                  CoPilot Live Smartphone turns a
www.alk.com                       Microsoft Windows Mobile-based
$249 for software only            Smartphone into a full-function GPS
$349 for software and             route guidance and navigation system.
Bluetooth GPS receiver            CoPilot takes advantage of the color
                                  screen, powerful processor, and
                                  multimedia support offered by the
                                  Microsoft Windows Mobile platform to
                                  provide hands-free operation while
                                  driving, clear voice directions, and
                                  at-a-glance turn instructions
                                  on-screen. Estimated time of arrival,
                                  distance to the next turn, and
                                  distance to destination are always
                                  displayed.

Arkon Powered GPS PDA Mount

Arkon Resources                   The Arkon Powered GPS PDA Mount
www.arkon.com                     features a SIFF II GPS receiver
$229 bundled with Space Machine   integrated into the PDA mount cradle.
Pocket Map Navigator GPS          The built-in amplified speaker on the
software                          back of the cradle lets you hear GPS
$149 without software             voice prompts above the noise of the
                                  road. A 9" windshield suction swivel
                                  pedestal securely holds the GPS PDA
                                  mount to your vehicle's windshield.
                                  Arkon's Powered GPS PDA Mounts are
                                  available with or without Space
                                  Machine Pocket Map Navigator GPS
                                  software.

DeLorme Street Atlas USA 2004 and DeLorme Earthmate GPS

DeLorme                           Street Atlas USA 2004 uses the
www.delorme.com                   Earthmate GPS receiver to display
$129.95 for bundled software      maps, locate addresses, calculate
and receiver                      shortest and quickest routes, provide
$49.95 for Street Atlas USA       turn-by-turn directions, and locate
2004 only                         places of interest. Users also get
                                  tools to customize and print maps and
                                  directions; for example, users can
                                  save maps and routes, and add
                                  customized text, lines, shapes, and
                                  drawn-in roads for future reference.

Garmin Quest

Garmin                            You can use Garmin Quest in multiple
www.garmin.com                    vehicles or slip it in your pocket
$640                              for street-level directions when
                                  you're navigating on foot. You get
                                  automatic routing with turn-by-turn
                                  directions and voice guidance,
                                  automatic off-route and detour
                                  recalculation, a rechargeable
                                  internal lithium-ion battery that
                                  provides up to 20 hours of use, a
                                  USB data connection for fast map
                                  downloads from Garmin's line of
                                  MapSource CDs, and a 256-color,
                                  sunlight-readable display.

Homeland Security technology Destinator Personal Navigation System

Homeland Security Technology      Destinator is a mapping software and
Corporation                       GPS receiver combo that turns your
www.hstcglobal.com                Pocket PC into a navigation system.
$249 for Destinator Navigation    Built-in multilingual voice prompts
System, which includes            guide you through streets and
Destinator navigation software,   highways, while easy-to-read maps and
maps of North America, and a      visual prompts assist in planning
wired GPS receiver                ahead. Destinator supports complex
                                  routes with multiple destinations,
                                  optimizing your route along the way
                                  and avoiding known roadblocks. You
                                  also get a comprehensive points-of-
                                  interest database with phone numbers.
                                  New features include Corridor
                                  Cutting, Favorites Alert, and
                                  Favorites Import.

Intergraph IntelliWhere TrackForce

Intergraph Mapping and            Intergraph InteIliWhere TrackForce is
Geospatial Solutions              a server-based, highly scalable
imgs.intergraph.com               platform that lets companies track
Price starts at $20,000           and manage the location of field
                                  crews and mobile assets in real time.
                                  This mobile resource management
                                  system goes beyond vehicle tracking
                                  software to provide an integrated
                                  environment for enterprises to view
                                  the location and status of mobile
                                  resources, and match field crews to
                                  tasks based on current availability
                                  and proximity.

Intergraph IntelliWhere OnDemand

Intergraph Mapping                Intergraph IntelliWhere OnDemand runs
and Geospatial Solutions          on Pocket PC devices and Trimble
imgs.intergraph.com               GeoExplorer hand-helps. As a field
Price starts at $495;             tool, it lets mobile workers access
volume discounts available        the organization's geographic
                                  information system (GIS). Users can
                                  review newly collected data, and
                                  tailor the application to suit
                                  specific business workflows. In the
                                  field, mobile workers can find
                                  features with user-defined queries,
                                  review and edit information, create
                                  redlines and annotation on the maps,
                                  and include voice instructions and
                                  photographs (if their PDA supports
                                  these features).

Magellan RoadMate 700

Magellan                          Magellan RoadMate 700 gives users
www.magellangps.com               four ways to select a route: shortest
$1,299                            time, shortest distance, least use of
                                  freeways, and most use of freeways.
                                  Users also get a True View option
                                  that shows a detailed view of road
                                  layout for upcoming turns and
                                  information about intersection
                                  maneuvers. Other key features include
                                  auto-reroute, an address book where
                                  users can store information on up to
                                  300 destinations, and a QuickSpell
                                  option that intelligently sorts,
                                  searches, and checks spelling for
                                  rapid address entry.

Navman iCN 510

Navman                            The Navman iGN 510 is a pocket-sized
www.navman.com                    GPS device that comes with Navman
$499                              SmartST mapping software. Key
                                  features include: a detailed trip
                                  planner that lets users plan and
                                  optimize detailed trips with up to 12
                                  destinations; a complete U.S. base
                                  map that provides details for all
                                  major interstates and highways, as
                                  well as select primary roads; the
                                  ability to import points of interest;
                                  and a nearest point-of-interest
                                  feature that helps users find the
                                  nearest gas stations, shops, movie
                                  theatres, camping sites, hotels,
                                  historical sites, etc.

TeleType Nextel PhoneTracker

TeleType                          TeleType Nextel PhoneTracker, based
www.teletype.com                  on TeleType GPS software and TeleType
$149                              GPS maps, runs on Nextel GPS-enabled
$2.99 per month for Connect as    phones to help track executives,
you go Nextel plan and $3.00      security, and service personnel. It
per month for a public IP         also functions as a mobile navigator
address                           for streets, air, and marine
                                  simultaneously. The Nextel
                                  PhoneTracker lets you track entire
                                  fleets of vehicles with minimal
                                  hardware investment per vehicle since
                                  no computer is required in the
                                  vehicle. You can monitor via client
                                  software and/or a Web browser. Nextel
                                  phone is not included.

TeleType GPS Bluetooth Receiver

TeleType                          The TeleType GPS Bluetooth Receiver
www.teletype.com                  is a pager-sized GPS receiver that
Price starts at $319 bundled      connects to your device or laptop via
with TeleType GPS Software;       Bluetooth. TeleType GPS Software is
volume discounts available        navigation software that comes with a
$139 for software only            trip simulator, so you can see your
                                  route before you travel, and
                                  auto-zoom feature that lets you
                                  specify the zoom level while
                                  traveling at different speeds, a live
                                  weather display, voice recognition
                                  capabilities, and a Save Trace
                                  feature that lets you save your path
                                  traveled as map overlay.

Thales MobileMapper

Thales Navigation                 Thales MobileMapper is a ruggedized
http://www.thalesnavigation.com   handheld GPS-based data collector for
$1,595                            geographic information systems
                                  (GISs). Designed for companies
                                  looking for asset management and
                                  field mapping capabilities,
                                  MobileMapper lets users locate and
                                  describe features being mapped and
                                  quickly upload the data to a GIS.
                                  The MobileMapper system is composed
                                  of two main elements: the
                                  MobileMapper handheld receiver and
                                  MobileMapper Office software for use
                                  on a PC. MobileMapper provides a data
                                  capture system that eliminates
                                  manual data entry.

                                  TECHNICAL DATA

ALK CoPilot Live Smartphone

ALK Technologies                  Requirements: Windows Mobile for
www.alk.com                         Smartphone 2003/2002, 6MB program
$249 for software only              memory, 4.5MB storage memory,
$349 for software and               Bluetooth connectivity or built-in
Bluetooth GPS receiver              GPS; a memory card is recommended
                                    for storing map data

Arkon Powered GPS PDA Mount

Arkon Resources                   Acquisition time: 8 seconds hot, 45
www.arkon.com                       seconds cold
$229 bundled with Space Machine   Accuracy: Within 15 feet
Pocket Map Navigator GPS          Dimensions: 5 tall, 3.2" wide,
software                            2.5" deep; 6.7oz Power: Plugs into
$149 without software               vehicle lighter socket
                                  Devices: Five models support HP iPAQ,
                                    Dell Axim X3/X3i/X30, Dell Axim X5,
                                    Asus MyPal 716/730, and iMate/XDA
                                    II Pocket PC Phone

DeLorme Street Atlas USA 2004 and DeLorme Earthmate GPS

DeLorme                           Acquisition time: 8 seconds hot,
www.delorme.com                     45 seconds cold
$129.95 for bundled software      Accuracy: Within 15 feet
and receiver                      Dimensions: 2.1 "tall, 1.87" wide,
$49.95 for Street Atlas USA         .8" deep; 1.8oz
2004 only                         Power: Draws power from laptop via
                                    USB

Garmin Quest

Garmin                            Acquisition time: 8 seconds hot,
www.garmin.com                      45 seconds cold
$640                              Accuracy: Within 45 feet in normal
                                    GPS mode; within 9 feet when
                                    WAAS-enabled
                                  Dimensions: 2.2" tall, 4.5" wide,
                                    .9" deep; 5.5oz
                                  Display: 2.6" screen with 240x160
                                    resolution
                                  Memory: 115MB
                                  Power: Up to 30 hours battery life
                                    on two AA batteries; comes with an
                                    AC power adapter

Homeland Security technology Destinator Personal Navigation System

Homeland Security Technology      Acquisition time: 8 seconds hot,
Corporation                         45 seconds cold
www.hstcglobal.com                Accuracy: Within 30 feet
$249 for Destinator Navigation    Languages: English, French, Spanish,
System, which includes              German, Italian, Hebrew, Hungarian,
Destinator navigation software,     Danish, Portuguese Norwegian, Greek,
maps of North America, and a        Dutch, Swedish
wired GPS receiver                Devices: Pocket PC 2002/2000

Intergraph IntelliWhere TrackForce

Intergraph Mapping and            Servers: Supports Windows and Linux
Geospatial Solutions                servers
imgs.intergraph.com
Price starts at $20,000

Intergraph IntelliWhere OnDemand

Intergraph Mapping                Devices: Pocket PC 2002/2000
and Geospatial Solutions
imgs.intergraph.com
Price starts at $495;
volume discounts available

Magellan RoadMate 700

Magellan                          Acquisition time: 8 seconds hot,
www.magellangps.com                 45 seconds cold
$1,299                            Accuracy: Within 10-25 feet
                                  Dimensions: 3.25" tall, 6.5" wide,
                                    2.0" deep; 13oz
                                  Display: 3.0" screen with 320x240
                                    resolution
                                  Power: Plugs into vehicle lighter
                                    socket
                                  Memory: 10GB

Navman iCN 510

Navman                            Acquisition time: 8 seconds hot,
www.navman.com                      45 seconds cold
$499                              Accuracy: Within 15 feet
                                  Dimensions: 2.8" tall, 4.8" wide,
                                    1" thick; 5.6oz
                                  Display: 3.5" screen with 320x240
                                    resolution
                                  Power: Up to 8 hours
                                  Memory: 32MB

TeleType Nextel PhoneTracker

TeleType                          Devices: Nextel phone must be
www.teletype.com                    GPS-enabled, support public IP,
$149                                and be Java-enabled (e.g., Nextel:
$2.99 per month for Connect as      i58sr, i88s, 1730, 1830)
you go Nextel plan and $3.00      Messaging plans required: "Connect
per month for a public IP           As You Go" service and a Public IP
address

TeleType GPS Bluetooth Receiver

TeleType                          Acquisition time: 8 seconds hot,
www.teletype.com                    45 seconds cold,
Price starts at $319 bundled      Accuracy: Within 15 feet
with TeleType GPS Software;       Dimensions: 1.9" tall .9" wide,
volume discounts available          2.75" deep; 1.7oz
$139 for software only            Power: 6 hours on a AAA battery

Thales MobileMapper

Thales Navigation                 Acquisition time: 1 second hot,
http://www.thalesnavigation.com     120 seconds cold
$1,595                            Accuracy: Within 15 feet
                                  Dimensions: 6.5" tall, 2.9" wide,
                                    1.2" deep; .7oz
                                  Power: 8 hours with backlight;
                                    16 hours with no backlight